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Posted in thread: Triple Decoction Mash Problem on 06-18-2013 at 12:41 PMSince, it converted with the crushed malt, indicates denatured enzymes, but not always..... The
vid is a rough schematic of decoction mashing. IMO it was the brewers 1st or 2nd attempt. The
reason tha...

Posted in thread: Triple Decoction Mash Problem on 06-17-2013 at 05:21 PMThanks for clarifying, I used that same series of videos as my primary research prior to my
first decoction mash as well. As far as your difficulty in conversion, I'm stumped. Sorry. :oI
also found a ...

Posted in thread: Triple Decoction Mash Problem on 06-17-2013 at 02:53 PMYes. Forgot to say that.I only took the thick part of the mash in both decoctions.Can't say for
sure the ratio, but it was preaty close to what you can see at 1:30 of this video: [ame]

Posted in thread: Triple Decoction Mash Problem on 06-17-2013 at 02:29 PMCorrection:I did steps 1 to 11 perfectly. And the mash didn't convert in step 11.

Posted in thread: Triple Decoction Mash Problem on 06-17-2013 at 02:19 PMI've tryed my first triple decoction mash this saturday.I used 9 lbs/4,1kg of pilsner malt and
0,74lbs/0,34kg of cara-pilsI used 16,4 qts/15,54l of water hitting a ratio of 1,68 qts/lbs and
3,5 l/kgMy...

Posted in thread: Aberdeen Brown Ale (NewCastle Clone) AG on 05-20-2013 at 01:01 PMI've seen some guys asking but I couldn't find the answer.Is the flaked corn in the recipe the
same as Kellog's Corn Flakes or is that another kind of flaked corn?

Posted in thread: Leffe Radieuse Clone on 05-10-2013 at 01:41 PMWorth a shot, I'd say its done though. Reason I say the is Saison is a different beast
altogether. And will finish dry generally. Fingers crossed for you if it doesn't work bottle it
and a yeast revie...

Posted in thread: Leffe Radieuse Clone on 05-09-2013 at 07:26 PMCheck the gravity on 3 different days, if it doesn't change then you can move to
secondary.Personally I leave it in the primary until bottling without any ill effects.Was that
yeast explosive? Did you...

Posted in thread: Leffe Radieuse Clone on 05-09-2013 at 06:10 PMI overboiled the wort and ended up with a OG of 1.085. It's been 10 days in the primary and it
down to 1.024.The ABV is close to the one at the recipe, but since I had a biger OG, should it
have ferme...

Posted in thread: Leffe Radieuse Clone on 04-26-2013 at 08:38 PMDefinitely interested to see how the dry yeast works out. Post results. You using 2 packs?I'll
use just one and add another if needed.Gonna brew this sunday, let's see what happens!I'll post
the resul...